Which of the Following Statements About Aging Is FALSE

question 399

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about aging is FALSE?

• A) A person in their 50's and 60's is just as able to solve problems as a person in their 20's.
• B) Long-term memory begins to decline after the age of 40.
• C) A person in their 60's and 70's has less confidence in their ability to remember.
• D) Language ability begins to decline after age 65.

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Definitions:

Line Structure

A simplified representation of a chemical structure using lines to denote chemical bonds and avoiding explicit representation of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

Butanoic Acid

A carboxylic acid with the formula C4H8O2, also known as butyric acid, with a characteristic unpleasant smell, used in the manufacturing of various esters.

Propanoic Acid

A naturally occurring carboxylic acid with the formula C3H6O2, commonly used as a food preservative.

Valeric Acid

An organic compound with the formula C5H10O2, known for its unpleasant odor, used in the synthesis of esters for fragrance or flavoring.